In November 2018, nearly two-thirds of Missouri voters approved Proposition B, an initiative that substantially increased the state’s minimum wage. The hike raised base pay to $12 per hour from $7.85 – a 53% increase – over five years, reaching that target on Jan. 1.

Lynne Meyerkord, executive director of the AIDS Project of the Ozarks says the pandemic has forced them to make a lot of changes. She says their federal grant money is currently secure, but she’s …

Community Foundation of the Ozarks has committed $1 million to help community nonprofits dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. CFO President Brian Fogle says though they have helped with natural …

“The big thing is a lot of people think you have to spend a ton of money to get started, and you really don’t,” says Kevin Wyas, founder of ECRI. Wyas says you’re better off starting small …

“Startup capital is always a challenge, especially being African-American entrepreneurs, we don’t have a network we can pull from,” says SueAnn Hollowell, CEO of Optikal. Hollowell says she and …

“When we talk about open book management, all we’re doing is teaching people about money and specifically in business,” says Steve Baker, Vice President at The Great Game of Business. Baker …

“Surprisingly, many of them do not live a lavish lifestyle,” says Scott Hutson, Senior Commercial Account Executive with Mediacom. “Reminded me of Sam Walton driving the old truck.” Hutson …

Stephanie Hurt, a Senior Portfolio Manager with BKD Wealth Advisors, says you should keep a tight reign on your lifestyle expenses. Lower expenses mean you can save money and have more options …

Nate Reed, Associate Director of Events with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter, says you have to treat each event as its own business. Keeping track of finances is critical to …